HeyRuaHow to say “magical” in Irish
- Irish:
- draíochtach
- English:
- magical, enchanting
- Word type:
- adjective
- More magical:
- níos draíochtaí
- Most magical:
- is draíochtaí
- Plural:
- draíochtacha
- Pronunciation:
- “DREE-ukh-tukh” /ˈd̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠəx/
What does “draíochtach” mean?
“Draíochtach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- magical
- Having or using magic, or seeming to have magic power.Also: magic, enchanted, bewitching.
1 other meaning: enchanting
- 2enchanting
- Very charming and wonderful, as if by magic.Also: charming, wonderful, spellbinding.
“Draíochtach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is draíochtach after oileán (island, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: oíche dhraíochtach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: oileán draíochtach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, draíochtacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: oileáin dhraíochtacha; after other plurals it does not: oícheanta draíochtacha.
More magical, most magical, very magical
Bhí an ceol níos draíochtaí anocht ná riamh. The music was more enchanting tonight than ever.
| more magical | níos draíochtaí | in the past tense: ní ba dhraíochtaí |
|---|---|---|
| most magical | is draíochtaí | in the past tense: ba dhraíochtaí |
| as magical as | chomh draíochtach le | no change after chomh |
| very magical | an-draíochtach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too magical | ródhraíochtach | ró- lenites |
“Draíochtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Magical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for magical?
The Irish for magical is draíochtach (pronounced “DREE-ukh-tukh”). It comes after the noun: oileán draíochtach, a magical island; oíche dhraíochtach, a magical night.
How do you say more magical and most magical in Irish?
níos draíochtaí is more magical and is draíochtaí is most magical. In the past tense they become ní ba dhraíochtaí and ba dhraíochtaí.
Why does draíochtach become dhraíochtach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So oíche dhraíochtach (a magical night) but oileán draíochtach (a magical island), because oileán is masculine.
What is the plural of draíochtach?
With a plural noun draíochtach becomes draíochtacha: oileáin dhraíochtacha, oícheanta draíochtacha. After a plural that ends in a slender consonant it is lenited as well.
How do you say very magical in Irish?
an-draíochtach. Too magical is ródhraíochtach, and as magical as is chomh draíochtach le.
Does draíochtach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Draíochtach can mean magical or enchanting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'draíochtach' and 'draíochta'?
'Draíochtach' is an adjective meaning magical, while 'draíochta' is the genitive of the noun 'draíocht' used like an adjective, as in 'slat draíochta' (a magic wand).
